TIE16 Installing Cables in an Intrinsically Safe System
Issued by
Connected Competence
The candidate has demonstrated the knowledge, skills and ability to safely and accurately gland and terminate industrial type cable into an intrinsically safe installation as per the installation loop drawing ECITB schematic TIE 16 using appropriate materials, equipment, tools and techniques.
- Type Validation
- Level Foundational
Skills
- Assuring Continuing Competence
- Carry Out Continuity Loop Tests And Record Results
- Correct Tool Useage
- Gland And Terminate Industrial Type Cable Into An Intrinsically Safe Installation
- Gland Cables
- Practical Skills
- Safely Confirm Isolation
- Select And Install Cables
- Terminate And Earth Cables
- Working Safely
Earning Criteria
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The candidate has successfully completed and demonstrated the following:
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Importance of health and safety in the workplace and understands relevant aspects of current health and safety legislation and always demonstrated this understanding
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Observes any specific safety requirements relating to the preparation and correct use of the materials, tools, equipment and methods of working
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Prepare work areas, materials, equipment and tools for installing, glanding and terminating cables. Safely confirm isolation and sign any relevant documentation
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Select and install cable (some work-based environments may have cables already installed). Gland the cables into the equipment
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Terminate and earth the cables in line with the loop drawing ECITB schematic TIE 16 ensuring separation of system and IS earth. Select suitable continuity tester and carry out continuity loop tests, recording results
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Check that the installation has been completed correctly. Reinstate the work area
Standards
National Occupational Standards (NOS) are statements of the standards of performance individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding. NOS are developed by Standard Setting Organisations who consult with employers and stakeholders across each of the UK nations.